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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.30, 12,813.26 and 5,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.30, 12,813.26 and 5,306.18 is: 7,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.30 : 12,813.26 = 5,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.30/12,813.26 = 5,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.30x = 12,813.26 × 5,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.30x = 67,989,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,989,373.35/9,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.26

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